Meet Our Executive Board

Our Advisor

Dr. Catherine Fromen

Assistant Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware

  • Post-Doctorate – 2017 University of Michigan
  • Doctorate – 2014 North Carolina State University
  • Bachelors – 2009 University of Rochester

Research Group Website

Email: cfromen@udel.edu

Our Officers

CJ Williams, President

  • Major: Chemical Engineering
  • Graduation Year: 2026
  • Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Fun Fact: I like to hoverboard!
  • What I Love About SWE: This is a very welcoming environment that allows the space to connect with fellow female engineers along with developing personal and professional relationships

Email: cjwilli@udel.edu

Olivia Avery, Vice President

  • Major: Chemical Engineering
  • Graduation Year: 2028
  • Hometown: Raleigh, NC
  • Fun Fact: I am on 2 skating teams at UD!
  • What I Love About SWE: I love bonding with other engineers and building a strong community of women.

Email: ofavery@udel.edu

Chloe Kappen, Secretary

  • Major: Biomedical Engineering
  • Graduation Year: 2027
  • Hometown: Royersford, PA
  • Fun Fact: I’m on the rowing team!
  • What I Love About SWE: I love all the connections I get to make and all the activities we do.

Email: ckappen@udel.edu

Abby Britz, Treasurer

  • Major: Environmental Engineering
  • Graduation Year: 2026
  • Hometown: Middletown, DE
  • Fun Fact: I have gray eyes (Only 3% of the world’s population have them!)
  • What I Love About SWE: I love learning about new opportunities through Tea with SWE and the WE conference!

Email: abritz@udel.edu

Emma Silk, Fundraising Chair

  • Major: Cybersecurity Engineering
  • Graduation Year: 2028
  • Hometown: Levittown, PA
  • Fun Fact: One time in high school my entire class got stung by yellow jackets!
  • What I Love About SWE: I love meeting new like-minded friends!

Email: emmasilk@udel.edu

Annika Warang, Events Chair

  • Major: Chemical Engineering
  • Graduation Year: 2028
  • Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ
  • Fun Fact: I have a black belt in karate.
  • What I Love About SWE: I love making new friends and doing fun activities together!

Email: awarang@udel.edu

Lauren DeSantis, Conference Chair

  • Major: Chemical Engineering
  • Graduation Year: 2026
  • Hometown: Newark, DE
  • Fun Fact: I love to hike with my dog.
  • What I Love About SWE: Being inspired by so many smart ladies!

Email: laurdes@udel.edu